From Pawn to King: Be a Good Man

What does it really mean to be a good man, and why isn’t it the same as just being “nice”?

In this episode of Messages for Men, Brad sits down with Craig to unpack the difference. Nice men play it safe. They avoid conflict, keep quiet, and put everyone else first. But living that way does not build strength, and it does not earn respect. It leaves men insecure, frustrated, and wondering why nothing changes.

Being a good man is different. Good men live by conviction, not by approval. They set boundaries, stand firm in who they are, and know how to love without losing themselves. They bring courage, compassion, and confidence into everything they do, and they are not afraid to face pain head on.

So let’s get honest. Do you catch yourself slipping into “nice guy” patterns? Do you avoid conflict just to keep the peace? Or are you learning how to step up as a man with conviction and backbone? What do you think separates a nice man from a good man? Drop your thoughts in the comments @ because this is a conversation men need to have.

This is not about tearing men down. It is about showing the path forward, from pawn to king.

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